i just got my wisdom teeth oulled out on friday.
i had 5 wisdom teeth.
it still hurts alot and now i think i have missed almost 4 days of schoo. (plus the weekend).
So yeah i am bored and i can write down some things that iwant to remember! (no update on my exchange... though i do have to give a speech at the rotary club that is sponsoring me.)
tips about stuff to do before exchange!!!
-buy blank postcards.
-buy blank diaries.
-buy hawaii themed presents.
-pack lightly, with lots of presents.
-bring lots of socks and underwear.
-on the inside of each luggage put an adress of where you are going, not where you are from.
-bring a photocopy of both your passport and ticket.
-bring change of clothes and deoderant in carryon.
-bring pictures of the family picking you up.
-bring an album with lots of pictures of your home and your friends and family.
-bring your yearbook.
-bring pancake mix, peanut butter and mac'n'cheese
-have a list and picture of what was in each of your suitcases.
-bring american coins and dollars to give away.
-rotary smile!
-have luggage locks.
-call airline ahead of time to see if you can get a window seat (or isle, if you prefer)
-have a travelling wallet, preferably cotton.
-dont wear an underwire bra to the airport
-bring nailclippers
-bring alot of american magazines
-bring food for flights and layovers.
-books!books!books!
thats all i have for now... but i sure will add more as time passes. feel free to tell me if i am missing an important travel "secret!"
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
newwws
i got a rotary blazer.
it is blue and it only was 40$ at nordstroms rack.
i love it....
i find out my country on march 7th. i hope i get italy! and now i can say alot of colors in italian... i have been practicing. (sorry if they are wrong!)
azzurro
marrone
viola
grigio
arancione
nero
bianco
giallo
rosso
rosa
umm i forget! i am still learning.
untill later, arrivederci!
it is blue and it only was 40$ at nordstroms rack.
i love it....
i find out my country on march 7th. i hope i get italy! and now i can say alot of colors in italian... i have been practicing. (sorry if they are wrong!)
azzurro
marrone
viola
grigio
arancione
nero
bianco
giallo
rosso
rosa
umm i forget! i am still learning.
untill later, arrivederci!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Funny
i know i just posted a long blog like a couple hous ago but someone just sent me this.
How to know when you are an exchange student:
1] before waiting to see if anyone understood what you meant, you start acting it out.
2] you think 100 pounds to pack up your entire life is plenty of space.
3] you don't have preferences anymore, especially when it comes to food. Nothing tastes familiar, thats for sure.
4] you spend a lot of time smiling, nodding, and pretending you understand what's going on.
5] you classify "doing your homework" as translating half of it. And that alone took three hours.
6] you sometimes use the excuse "Sorry, I don't understand" to avoid answering a question....even if you do.
7] you want to hug the people who attempt to speak your native language to you.
8] you've called every person who says "hi" to you your friend... because you don't really have any yet.
9]you'll read anything in your native language just to have something to read...even packaging labels.
10]you've got on the bus and had the driver say "you don't want to be on this bus" because you got on the same bus the night before and it was wrong then, too.
11] you sometimes walk around the school during breaks to act like you're doing something, because you don't see anyone you recognize and don't want to stand there awkwardly.
12] you know the answer to a question in a class but don't raise your hand because you don't want people to expect too much from you.
13] you're better than your teacher in your foreign language class.
14] you are a master of pantomime and circumlocution and still can't have a conversation.
15] you've ever mispronounced something in your native language (for example, names of products, TV shows, companies) because you know the others will understand it better if you say it with an accent.
16] you've tried so many different foods due entirely to the fact that you cannot understand the person asking you what you want so you just nod your head, say "yes", and hope to god it tastes half-decent.
17] after you come back everybody tells you that you have a weird accent.
18] your dreams are bilingual.
19]sometimes it takes you about 5 minutes to remember a word in your native language that you were going to use.
20] you automatically use words in a foreign language that you cant even translate but they just seem to fit the context.21] you watch television shows and movies that you know in your native language, just to understand it for once.
22] you begin to enjoy foods that you had previously despised at home.
23] you've gotten out of a punishment or being yelled at because you didn't understand the language, or at least pretended you didn't.
24] it becomes a habit to introduce yourself by saying: "I am from (country) and my name is (name)."
25] you've gotten upset because someone assumed you wanted to do something...and then were told you were asked if you wanted too, and you said yes!
26] you've said something like 'oh yes' or 'no thanks' only to have everyone laugh because your answer made no sense compared to the question.
27] you actually got a high five when you understood what someone said to you.
28] you're never sure if someone's being your friend, flirting, or sexually harassing you.
29] you get a little scared before starting a sentence with big words in it in another language.
30] you are always counting the time difference between where you are and home.
31] you always forget the time difference when you call a friend or family member back home.....sorry for waking you up at 4 AM mom.
32] you do something wrong and people look at you weird, your excuse is "That's how we do it in my country" even if it isn't.
33] you have gone in to greet someone with a shake of hands and find yourself being pulled into an awkward hug/double kiss on the cheek or the other way around.
34] you carry a dictionary and a camera in your bag.
35] you get so used to broken English you finish people's sentences even though no one else can understand them.
36] you get into arguments with the foreign language teacher over how to pronounce something.
37] you try to speak in the native language and everyone immediately knows "You're not from around here".
38] you know every cuss word in your host language, but still cant conjugate into past or future tense.
39] peoples stares don't bother you anymore.
40] everyone thinks your playing the tough guy when you say you haven't called your mom yet and don't miss her too much.
41] a conversation is going fine, before it suddenly get stuck on some word or phrase which makes you completely forget what you were talking about.
42] you buy clothes in your country so you don't look so much like a foreigner.
How to know when you are an exchange student:
1] before waiting to see if anyone understood what you meant, you start acting it out.
2] you think 100 pounds to pack up your entire life is plenty of space.
3] you don't have preferences anymore, especially when it comes to food. Nothing tastes familiar, thats for sure.
4] you spend a lot of time smiling, nodding, and pretending you understand what's going on.
5] you classify "doing your homework" as translating half of it. And that alone took three hours.
6] you sometimes use the excuse "Sorry, I don't understand" to avoid answering a question....even if you do.
7] you want to hug the people who attempt to speak your native language to you.
8] you've called every person who says "hi" to you your friend... because you don't really have any yet.
9]you'll read anything in your native language just to have something to read...even packaging labels.
10]you've got on the bus and had the driver say "you don't want to be on this bus" because you got on the same bus the night before and it was wrong then, too.
11] you sometimes walk around the school during breaks to act like you're doing something, because you don't see anyone you recognize and don't want to stand there awkwardly.
12] you know the answer to a question in a class but don't raise your hand because you don't want people to expect too much from you.
13] you're better than your teacher in your foreign language class.
14] you are a master of pantomime and circumlocution and still can't have a conversation.
15] you've ever mispronounced something in your native language (for example, names of products, TV shows, companies) because you know the others will understand it better if you say it with an accent.
16] you've tried so many different foods due entirely to the fact that you cannot understand the person asking you what you want so you just nod your head, say "yes", and hope to god it tastes half-decent.
17] after you come back everybody tells you that you have a weird accent.
18] your dreams are bilingual.
19]sometimes it takes you about 5 minutes to remember a word in your native language that you were going to use.
20] you automatically use words in a foreign language that you cant even translate but they just seem to fit the context.21] you watch television shows and movies that you know in your native language, just to understand it for once.
22] you begin to enjoy foods that you had previously despised at home.
23] you've gotten out of a punishment or being yelled at because you didn't understand the language, or at least pretended you didn't.
24] it becomes a habit to introduce yourself by saying: "I am from (country) and my name is (name)."
25] you've gotten upset because someone assumed you wanted to do something...and then were told you were asked if you wanted too, and you said yes!
26] you've said something like 'oh yes' or 'no thanks' only to have everyone laugh because your answer made no sense compared to the question.
27] you actually got a high five when you understood what someone said to you.
28] you're never sure if someone's being your friend, flirting, or sexually harassing you.
29] you get a little scared before starting a sentence with big words in it in another language.
30] you are always counting the time difference between where you are and home.
31] you always forget the time difference when you call a friend or family member back home.....sorry for waking you up at 4 AM mom.
32] you do something wrong and people look at you weird, your excuse is "That's how we do it in my country" even if it isn't.
33] you have gone in to greet someone with a shake of hands and find yourself being pulled into an awkward hug/double kiss on the cheek or the other way around.
34] you carry a dictionary and a camera in your bag.
35] you get so used to broken English you finish people's sentences even though no one else can understand them.
36] you get into arguments with the foreign language teacher over how to pronounce something.
37] you try to speak in the native language and everyone immediately knows "You're not from around here".
38] you know every cuss word in your host language, but still cant conjugate into past or future tense.
39] peoples stares don't bother you anymore.
40] everyone thinks your playing the tough guy when you say you haven't called your mom yet and don't miss her too much.
41] a conversation is going fine, before it suddenly get stuck on some word or phrase which makes you completely forget what you were talking about.
42] you buy clothes in your country so you don't look so much like a foreigner.
Big Changes
sorry about it being such a long time since i last wrote-
i knew you missed me and i just had to write another post. :) (<- that rhymed)
I am now not going to my number first, second or third country choice.
Gotta love rotary, no?
But its ok because even though switzerland, sweden, and austria didnt want one more little girl from hawaii, italy did. So now, as far as i know, i have been drafted to go to Italy!!!
So here's the down low on how that happened.
I have been anxisouly waiting these past few weeks to find out what country i am going too. Every day i have periodically checked my email, with no avail. i was upset knowing that my fellow friends on cultures-shocked had already got their country's in january and i realllllly wanted to know.
And then *dumdumdum* i checked my email on weds. last week and their was an email in my inbox from my country coordinator.
I quickly opened it up and saw these exact words- this is quoted exactly.
"Dear Leila(my outbound coordinator), I have been trying to move around students but have not found a perfect combination just yet. Would Jody consider Spain or Italy (Northern)? Melody" (<- i dont know who that is)
So i replied- " I'd really like to go to Switzerland or Sweden, but I am open to going to a different country. If i do not get my top three, is Italy and Spain my only choices? Thanks :) -Jody"
and in reply i got....
"Hi Jody:Due to limits on how many students we can send to each country and the fact that all three of your choices have already been allocated to other students, yes at this time Italy or Spain are the only choices. In northern Italy German is also spoken so that might work for you. I think the Italy district is the same district that (SOMEBOOOODY) is from.I will need to get an answer from you right away because we need to send the applications to the host countries.Thanks Leila"
I chose italy. Leila told me at the pro-bowl this sunday that we shoudl know our countries for sure in a few days. so now all i can do it sit, wait, and wish.
end of story... i was sad at first and could not sleep but now i am very excited.
I hope it is for the best!!! and i think learning italian is ALOT easier than learning german becasue i know spainsh okish but i know all the grammer and alot of vocab and such....
and as somebody famous once said (i have NO idea who though)
"I'LL BE BACK" To post somemore later, when i find out for sure, of course.
i knew you missed me and i just had to write another post. :) (<- that rhymed)
I am now not going to my number first, second or third country choice.
Gotta love rotary, no?
But its ok because even though switzerland, sweden, and austria didnt want one more little girl from hawaii, italy did. So now, as far as i know, i have been drafted to go to Italy!!!
So here's the down low on how that happened.
I have been anxisouly waiting these past few weeks to find out what country i am going too. Every day i have periodically checked my email, with no avail. i was upset knowing that my fellow friends on cultures-shocked had already got their country's in january and i realllllly wanted to know.
And then *dumdumdum* i checked my email on weds. last week and their was an email in my inbox from my country coordinator.
I quickly opened it up and saw these exact words- this is quoted exactly.
"Dear Leila(my outbound coordinator), I have been trying to move around students but have not found a perfect combination just yet. Would Jody consider Spain or Italy (Northern)? Melody" (<- i dont know who that is)
So i replied- " I'd really like to go to Switzerland or Sweden, but I am open to going to a different country. If i do not get my top three, is Italy and Spain my only choices? Thanks :) -Jody"
and in reply i got....
"Hi Jody:Due to limits on how many students we can send to each country and the fact that all three of your choices have already been allocated to other students, yes at this time Italy or Spain are the only choices. In northern Italy German is also spoken so that might work for you. I think the Italy district is the same district that (SOMEBOOOODY) is from.I will need to get an answer from you right away because we need to send the applications to the host countries.Thanks Leila"
I chose italy. Leila told me at the pro-bowl this sunday that we shoudl know our countries for sure in a few days. so now all i can do it sit, wait, and wish.
end of story... i was sad at first and could not sleep but now i am very excited.
I hope it is for the best!!! and i think learning italian is ALOT easier than learning german becasue i know spainsh okish but i know all the grammer and alot of vocab and such....
and as somebody famous once said (i have NO idea who though)
"I'LL BE BACK" To post somemore later, when i find out for sure, of course.
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